Dovecote at Knob Hall, Barrowden

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Dovecote at Knob Hall, Barrowden

Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 11 Apr 2016

18th century, coursed stone rubble with Collyweston stone slate roof, Listed Grade II. The interior is divided into two cells, both fully lined with nesting holes. The Historic England listing describes it as “A rare and unusual building.”

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.590046
Longitude
-0.598811